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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.31, 645.52 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.31, 645.52 and 322.78 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 645.52 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/645.52 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 645.52 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 208,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,360.95/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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