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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 651.03 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 651.03 and 304.95 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 651.03 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/651.03 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 651.03 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 198,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,531.60/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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