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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 644.28 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 644.28 and 327.36 is: 490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 644.28 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/644.28 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 644.28 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 210,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,911.50/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.26

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