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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 644.96 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 644.96 and 315.84 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 644.96 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/644.96 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 644.96 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 203,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,704.17/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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