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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.50, 651.74 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.50, 651.74 and 297.20 is: 445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.50 : 651.74 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.50/651.74 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.50x = 651.74 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.50x = 193,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,699.50/434.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.80

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