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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.44, 650.40 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.44, 650.40 and 288.33 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.44 : 650.40 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.44/650.40 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.44x = 650.40 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.44x = 187,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,534.23/434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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