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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.65, 651.52 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.65, 651.52 and 270.12 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.65 : 651.52 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.65/651.52 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.65x = 651.52 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.65x = 175,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,988.58/434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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