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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 657.34 and 434.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 657.34 and 434.39 is: 650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 657.34 = 434.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/657.34 = 434.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 657.34 × 434.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 285,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,537.55/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.50

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