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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 652.80 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 652.80 and 402.24 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 652.80 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/652.80 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 652.80 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 262,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,582.27/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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