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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 651.66 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 651.66 and 319.41 is: 478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 651.66 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/651.66 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 651.66 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 208,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,145.52/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.59

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