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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 651.62 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 651.62 and 280.76 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 651.62 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/651.62 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 651.62 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 182,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,946.27/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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