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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 651.37 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 651.37 and 325.27 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 651.37 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/651.37 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 651.37 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 211,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,867.15/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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