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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 652.22 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 652.22 and 332.60 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 652.22 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/652.22 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 652.22 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 216,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,928.37/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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