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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 651.10 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 651.10 and 343.08 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 651.10 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/651.10 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 651.10 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 223,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,379.39/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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