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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.05 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.05 and 304.57 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.05 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.05 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.05 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 198,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,591.61/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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