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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 649.96 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 649.96 and 280.28 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 649.96 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/649.96 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 649.96 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 182,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,170.79/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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