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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 856.98 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 856.98 and 434.46 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 856.98 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/856.98 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 856.98 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 372,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,323.53/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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