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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 653.04 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 653.04 and 332.43 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 653.04 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/653.04 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 653.04 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 217,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,090.09/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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