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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 1,034.16 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 1,034.16 and 434.08 is: 650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 1,034.16 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/1,034.16 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 1,034.16 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 448,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,908.17/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.21

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