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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 651.48 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 651.48 and 397.58 is: 595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 651.48 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/651.48 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 651.48 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 259,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,012.16/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.51

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