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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 644.82 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 644.82 and 339.18 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 644.82 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/644.82 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 644.82 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 218,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,710.05/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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