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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 650.57 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 650.57 and 304.01 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 650.57 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/650.57 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 650.57 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 197,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,777.45/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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