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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 651.26 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 651.26 and 326.30 is: 488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 651.26 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/651.26 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 651.26 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 212,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,506.14/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.99

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