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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 652.08 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 652.08 and 280.83 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 652.08 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/652.08 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 652.08 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 183,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,123.63/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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