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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.57 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.57 and 403.39 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.57 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.57 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.57 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 262,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,836.82/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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