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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 911.86 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 911.86 and 434.12 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 911.86 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/911.86 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 911.86 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 395,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,856.66/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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