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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 652.29 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 652.29 and 423.11 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 652.29 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/652.29 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 652.29 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 275,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,990.42/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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