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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 652.32 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 652.32 and 416.43 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 652.32 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/652.32 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 652.32 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 271,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,642.95/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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