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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.92, 823.68 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.92, 823.68 and 434.12 is: 650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.92 : 823.68 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.92/823.68 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.92x = 823.68 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.92x = 357,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,575.96/549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.23

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