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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 647.64 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 647.64 and 333.05 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 647.64 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/647.64 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 647.64 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 215,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,693.26/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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