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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 652.08 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 652.08 and 317.43 is: 476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 652.08 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/652.08 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 652.08 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 206,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,989.75/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.43

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