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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.53 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.53 and 295.79 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.53 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.53 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.53 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 192,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,713.54/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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