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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.86 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.86 and 270.11 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.86 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.86 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.86 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 176,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,075.20/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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