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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.50 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.50 and 203.83 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.50 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.50 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.50 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 132,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,997.44/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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