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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 645.04 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 645.04 and 334.28 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 645.04 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/645.04 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 645.04 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 215,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,623.97/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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