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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 651.70 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 651.70 and 320.24 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 651.70 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/651.70 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 651.70 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 208,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,702.44/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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