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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 651.74 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 651.74 and 333.28 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 651.74 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/651.74 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 651.74 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 217,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,211.91/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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