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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 813.71 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 813.71 and 434.64 is: 651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 813.71 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/813.71 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 813.71 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 353,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,669.83/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.23

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