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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.15, 650.31 and 403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.15, 650.31 and 403.17 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.15 : 650.31 = 403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.15/650.31 = 403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.15x = 650.31 × 403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.15x = 262,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,183.47/434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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