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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.77, 651.80 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.77, 651.80 and 203.54 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.77 : 651.80 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.77/651.80 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.77x = 651.80 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.77x = 132,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,664.62/434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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