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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 651.65 and 418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 651.65 and 418.06 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 651.65 = 418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/651.65 = 418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 651.65 × 418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 272,423.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,423.45/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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