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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 652.66 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 652.66 and 423.36 is: 636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 652.66 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/652.66 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 652.66 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 276,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,309.08/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.22

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