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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 651.04 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 651.04 and 331.71 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 651.04 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/651.04 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 651.04 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 215,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,956.48/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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