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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 652.74 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 652.74 and 313.40 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 652.74 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/652.74 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 652.74 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 204,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,568.72/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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