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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 650.53 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 650.53 and 297 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 650.53 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/650.53 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 650.53 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 193,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,205.93/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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