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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 653.16 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 653.16 and 333.23 is: 500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 653.16 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/653.16 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 653.16 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 217,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,649.24/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.02

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