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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 650.28 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 650.28 and 290.44 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 650.28 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/650.28 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 650.28 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 188,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,867.32/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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