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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 653.08 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 653.08 and 332.47 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 653.08 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/653.08 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 653.08 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 217,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,129.51/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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