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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 651.21 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 651.21 and 331.93 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 651.21 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/651.21 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 651.21 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 216,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,155.70/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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