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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 760.44 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 760.44 and 434.96 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 760.44 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/760.44 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 760.44 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 330,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,760.98/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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