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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 651.71 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 651.71 and 203.45 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 651.71 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/651.71 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 651.71 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 132,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,588.20/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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