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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.11, 797.13 and 434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.11, 797.13 and 434.72 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.11 : 797.13 = 434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.11/797.13 = 434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.11x = 797.13 × 434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.11x = 346,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,528.35/531.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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