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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.50, 651.82 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.50, 651.82 and 298.42 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.50 : 651.82 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.50/651.82 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.50x = 651.82 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.50x = 194,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,516.12/434.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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