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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 650.76 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 650.76 and 408.16 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 650.76 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/650.76 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 650.76 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 265,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,614.20/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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