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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 659.22 and 434.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 659.22 and 434.35 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 659.22 = 434.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/659.22 = 434.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 659.22 × 434.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 286,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,332.21/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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