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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 644.59 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 644.59 and 234.71 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 644.59 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/644.59 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 644.59 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 151,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,291.72/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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