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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 645.08 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 645.08 and 345.12 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 645.08 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/645.08 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 645.08 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 222,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,630.01/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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