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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 652.14 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 652.14 and 280.08 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 652.14 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/652.14 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 652.14 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 182,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,651.37/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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