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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 651.58 and 288.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 651.58 and 288.61 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 651.58 = 288.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/651.58 = 288.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 651.58 × 288.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 188,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,050.15/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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