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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 651.51 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 651.51 and 416.79 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 651.51 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/651.51 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 651.51 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 271,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,542.85/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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