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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.44, 650.31 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.44, 650.31 and 280.51 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.44 : 650.31 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.44/650.31 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.44x = 650.31 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.44x = 182,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,418.46/434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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