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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 652.38 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 652.38 and 326.18 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 652.38 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/652.38 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 652.38 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 212,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,793.31/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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