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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 646.08 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 646.08 and 334.08 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 646.08 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/646.08 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 646.08 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 215,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,842.41/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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