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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 645.30 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 645.30 and 322.56 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 645.30 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/645.30 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 645.30 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 208,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,147.97/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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