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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 651.76 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 651.76 and 319.47 is: 478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 651.76 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/651.76 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 651.76 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 208,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,220.02/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.68

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