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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.09, 651.72 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.09, 651.72 and 331.23 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.09 : 651.72 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.09/651.72 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.09x = 651.72 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.09x = 215,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,869.22/435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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