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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 650.90 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 650.90 and 417.56 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 650.90 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/650.90 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 650.90 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 271,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,784.46/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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