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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 651.76 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 651.76 and 331.88 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 651.76 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/651.76 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 651.76 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 216,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,302.02/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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