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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 651.25 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 651.25 and 303.81 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 651.25 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/651.25 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 651.25 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 197,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,853.77/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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