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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 652.89 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 652.89 and 280.82 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 652.89 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/652.89 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 652.89 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 183,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,343.23/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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