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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 979.97 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 979.97 and 434.16 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 979.97 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/979.97 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 979.97 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 425,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,461.60/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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