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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.41, 646.10 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.41, 646.10 and 339.48 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.41 : 646.10 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.41/646.10 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.41x = 646.10 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.41x = 219,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,334.80/431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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