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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 651.03 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 651.03 and 390.22 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 651.03 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/651.03 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 651.03 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 254,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,044.93/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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