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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 652.29 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 652.29 and 331.93 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 652.29 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/652.29 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 652.29 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 216,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,514.62/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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