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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 651.83 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 651.83 and 297.18 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 651.83 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/651.83 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 651.83 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 193,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,710.84/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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