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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 652.36 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 652.36 and 409.54 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 652.36 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/652.36 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 652.36 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 267,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,167.51/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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