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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 649.50 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 649.50 and 330.80 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 649.50 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/649.50 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 649.50 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 214,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,851.35/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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