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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.78, 646.13 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.78, 646.13 and 339.84 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.78 : 646.13 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.78/646.13 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.78x = 646.13 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.78x = 219,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,579.12/431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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