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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 651.51 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 651.51 and 326.61 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 651.51 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/651.51 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 651.51 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 212,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,789.68/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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