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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 650.63 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 650.63 and 271.76 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 650.63 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/650.63 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 650.63 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 176,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,812.64/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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