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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 652.95 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 652.95 and 426.30 is: 640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 652.95 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/652.95 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 652.95 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 278,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,352.59/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.77

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