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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.90, 651.26 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.90, 651.26 and 306.02 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.90 : 651.26 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.90/651.26 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.90x = 651.26 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.90x = 199,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,298.59/434.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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