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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 652.32 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 652.32 and 295.34 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 652.32 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/652.32 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 652.32 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 192,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,652.93/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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