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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 656.46 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 656.46 and 434.61 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 656.46 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/656.46 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 656.46 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 285,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,304.08/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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