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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.43 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.43 and 191.64 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.43 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.43 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.43 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 125,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030.73/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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