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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 651.34 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 651.34 and 288.23 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 651.34 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/651.34 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 651.34 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 187,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,732.83/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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