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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 651.60 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 651.60 and 319.08 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 651.60 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/651.60 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 651.60 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 207,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,912.53/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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