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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 653.67 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 653.67 and 332.91 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 653.67 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/653.67 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 653.67 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 217,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,613.28/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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