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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.59 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.59 and 427.64 is: 641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.59 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.59 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.59 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 279,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,070.32/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.65

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