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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 646.58 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 646.58 and 339.64 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 646.58 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/646.58 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 646.58 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 219,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,603.66/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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