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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 650.77 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 650.77 and 430.07 is: 643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 650.77 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/650.77 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 650.77 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 279,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,871.25/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.49

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