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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 647.16 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 647.16 and 335.62 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 647.16 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/647.16 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 647.16 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 217,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,199.84/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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