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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 651.42 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 651.42 and 203.29 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 651.42 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/651.42 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 651.42 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 132,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,427.17/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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