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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.36 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.36 and 297.36 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.36 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.36 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.36 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 193,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688.41/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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