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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 650.58 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 650.58 and 331.93 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 650.58 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/650.58 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 650.58 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 215,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,947.02/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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