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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 651.94 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 651.94 and 319.20 is: 478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 651.94 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/651.94 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 651.94 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 208,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,098.45/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.47

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