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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 646.11 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 646.11 and 334.62 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 646.11 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/646.11 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 646.11 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 216,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,201.33/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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