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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.23, 650.87 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.23, 650.87 and 331.18 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.23 : 650.87 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.23/650.87 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.23x = 650.87 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.23x = 215,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,553.09/434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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