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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 651.06 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 651.06 and 310.92 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 651.06 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/651.06 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 651.06 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 202,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,427.58/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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