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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 644.18 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 644.18 and 343.52 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 644.18 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/644.18 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 644.18 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 221,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,288.71/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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