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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 652.28 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 652.28 and 415.92 is: 623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 652.28 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/652.28 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 652.28 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 271,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,296.30/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.73

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