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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 654.71 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 654.71 and 393.46 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 654.71 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/654.71 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 654.71 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 257,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,598.59/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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