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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 644.10 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 644.10 and 338.04 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 644.10 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/644.10 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 644.10 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 217,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,731.56/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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