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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.46, 646.20 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.46, 646.20 and 339.96 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.46 : 646.20 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.46/646.20 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.46x = 646.20 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.46x = 219,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,682.15/431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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