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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 644.40 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 644.40 and 321.66 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 644.40 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/644.40 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 644.40 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 207,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,277.70/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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