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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 650.88 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 650.88 and 326.16 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 650.88 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/650.88 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 650.88 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 212,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,291.02/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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