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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 651.24 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 651.24 and 399.24 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 651.24 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/651.24 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 651.24 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 260,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,001.06/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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