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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 648.84 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 648.84 and 346.62 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 648.84 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/648.84 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 648.84 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 224,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,900.92/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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