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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 644.61 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 644.61 and 353.58 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 644.61 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/644.61 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 644.61 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 227,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,921.20/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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