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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 651.78 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 651.78 and 332.46 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 651.78 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/651.78 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 651.78 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 216,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,690.78/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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