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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 650.88 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 650.88 and 331.22 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 650.88 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/650.88 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 650.88 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 215,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584.47/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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