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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.78, 649.26 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.78, 649.26 and 331.35 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.78 : 649.26 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.78/649.26 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.78x = 649.26 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.78x = 215,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,132.30/432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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