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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.44, 650.46 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.44, 650.46 and 305.80 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.44 : 650.46 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.44/650.46 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.44x = 650.46 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.44x = 198,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,910.67/434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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