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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 646.92 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 646.92 and 339.96 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 646.92 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/646.92 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 646.92 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 219,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,926.92/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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