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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.25, 647.54 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.25, 647.54 and 334.70 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.25 : 647.54 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.25/647.54 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.25x = 647.54 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.25x = 216,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,732.29/432.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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