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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 650.64 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 650.64 and 279.51 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 650.64 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/650.64 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 650.64 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 181,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,860.39/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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