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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.44 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.44 and 280.74 is: 421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.44 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.44 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.44 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 183,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,166.01/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.13

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