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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.49 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.49 and 307.30 is: 460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.49 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.49 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.49 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 200,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,510.18/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.96

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