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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 650.07 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 650.07 and 331.05 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 650.07 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/650.07 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 650.07 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 215,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,205.67/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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