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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 646.78 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 646.78 and 349.64 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 646.78 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/646.78 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 646.78 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 226,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,140.16/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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