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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 650.64 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 650.64 and 398.90 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 650.64 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/650.64 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 650.64 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 259,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,541.92/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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