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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 652.46 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 652.46 and 424.71 is: 637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 652.46 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/652.46 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 652.46 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 277,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,104.16/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.46

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