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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.30, 1,309.14 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.30, 1,309.14 and 434.28 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.30 : 1,309.14 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.30/1,309.14 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.30x = 1,309.14 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.30x = 568,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,533.32/873.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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