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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 652.44 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 652.44 and 332.18 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 652.44 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/652.44 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 652.44 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 216,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,726.08/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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