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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 644.04 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 644.04 and 325.71 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 644.04 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/644.04 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 644.04 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 209,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,770.27/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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