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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 651.09 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 651.09 and 280.73 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 651.09 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/651.09 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 651.09 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 182,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,780.50/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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