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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 649.89 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 649.89 and 401.49 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 649.89 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/649.89 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 649.89 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 260,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,924.34/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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