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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.47, 646.41 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.47, 646.41 and 333.62 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.47 : 646.41 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.47/646.41 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.47x = 646.41 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.47x = 215,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,657.51/431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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