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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 496.47 and 289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 496.47 and 289.43 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 496.47 = 289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/496.47 = 289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 496.47 × 289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 143,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,693.31/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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