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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 652.24 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 652.24 and 203.79 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 652.24 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/652.24 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 652.24 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 132,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,919.40/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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