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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 648.55 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 648.55 and 383 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 648.55 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/648.55 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 648.55 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 248,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,394.65/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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