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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.65, 751.95 and 434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.65, 751.95 and 434.93 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.65 : 751.95 = 434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.65/751.95 = 434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.65x = 751.95 × 434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.65x = 327,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,041.85/502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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