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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 649.14 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 649.14 and 334.05 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 649.14 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/649.14 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 649.14 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 216,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,845.22/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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