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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 651.71 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 651.71 and 203.45 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 651.71 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/651.71 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 651.71 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 132,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,586.12/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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