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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 651.39 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 651.39 and 271.85 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 651.39 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/651.39 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 651.39 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 177,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,077.11/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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