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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 651.51 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 651.51 and 297.72 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 651.51 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/651.51 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 651.51 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 193,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,967.56/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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