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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 646.27 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 646.27 and 333.39 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 646.27 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/646.27 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 646.27 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 215,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,459.96/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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