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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 651.12 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 651.12 and 331.88 is: 497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 651.12 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/651.12 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 651.12 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 216,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,090.45/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.98

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