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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 643.88 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 643.88 and 343.56 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 643.88 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/643.88 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 643.88 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 221,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,211.41/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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