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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 646.32 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 646.32 and 335.68 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 646.32 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/646.32 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 646.32 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 216,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,956.70/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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