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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.38, 823.26 and 434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.38, 823.26 and 434.11 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.38 : 823.26 = 434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.38/823.26 = 434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.38x = 823.26 × 434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.38x = 357,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,385.40/549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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