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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.14, 646.71 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.14, 646.71 and 334.75 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.14 : 646.71 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.14/646.71 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.14x = 646.71 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.14x = 216,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,486.17/431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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