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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 644.56 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 644.56 and 343.64 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 644.56 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/644.56 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 644.56 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 221,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,497.35/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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