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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 650.82 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 650.82 and 318.70 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 650.82 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/650.82 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 650.82 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 207,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,416.33/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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