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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.69 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.69 and 273.23 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.69 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.69 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.69 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 178,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,061.26/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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