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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 647.88 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 647.88 and 330.06 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 647.88 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/647.88 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 647.88 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 213,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,839.27/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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