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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 650.68 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 650.68 and 412.22 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 650.68 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/650.68 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 650.68 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 268,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,219.03/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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