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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 651.20 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 651.20 and 325.89 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 651.20 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/651.20 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 651.20 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 212,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,217.94/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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