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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.27, 644.43 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.27, 644.43 and 332.08 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.27 : 644.43 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.27/644.43 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.27x = 644.43 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.27x = 214,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,001.92/430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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