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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.24, 651.58 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.24, 651.58 and 332.18 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.24 : 651.58 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.24/651.58 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.24x = 651.58 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.24x = 216,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,444.30/434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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