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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.23, 834.12 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.23, 834.12 and 434.64 is: 651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.23 : 834.12 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.23/834.12 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.23x = 834.12 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.23x = 362,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,541.92/556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.78

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