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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 651.18 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 651.18 and 423.16 is: 633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 651.18 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/651.18 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 651.18 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 275,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,553.33/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.69

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