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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 651.66 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 651.66 and 426.76 is: 640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 651.66 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/651.66 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 651.66 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 278,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,102.42/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.72

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