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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.57, 653.49 and 332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.57, 653.49 and 332.97 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.57 : 653.49 = 332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.57/653.49 = 332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.57x = 653.49 × 332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.57x = 217,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,592.57/435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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