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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 651.52 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 651.52 and 331.63 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 651.52 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/651.52 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 651.52 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 216,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,058.66/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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