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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 650.76 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 650.76 and 297.13 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 650.76 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/650.76 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 650.76 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 193,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,360.32/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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