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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 646.97 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 646.97 and 340.01 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 646.97 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/646.97 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 646.97 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 219,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,971.33/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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