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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.47, 650.49 and 400.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.47, 650.49 and 400.45 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.47 : 650.49 = 400.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.47/650.49 = 400.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.47x = 650.49 × 400.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.47x = 260,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,488.72/434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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