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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 650.87 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 650.87 and 203.07 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 650.87 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/650.87 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 650.87 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 132,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,169.42/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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