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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 645.98 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 645.98 and 340.07 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 645.98 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/645.98 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 645.98 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 219,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,673.49/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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