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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 649.56 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 649.56 and 336.80 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 649.56 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/649.56 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 649.56 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 218,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,771.81/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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