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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 651.77 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 651.77 and 434.98 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 651.77 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/651.77 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 651.77 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 283,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,507.26/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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