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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.79, 653.13 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.79, 653.13 and 332.77 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.79 : 653.13 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.79/653.13 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.79x = 653.13 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.79x = 217,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,342.07/435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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