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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 650.94 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 650.94 and 297.56 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 650.94 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/650.94 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 650.94 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 193,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,693.71/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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