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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 650.38 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 650.38 and 400.43 is: 599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 650.38 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/650.38 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 650.38 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 260,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,431.66/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.45

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