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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 806.63 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 806.63 and 434.88 is: 653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 806.63 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/806.63 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 806.63 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 350,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,785.08/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.30

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