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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 647.72 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 647.72 and 334.33 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 647.72 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/647.72 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 647.72 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 216,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,550.56/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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