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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.43, 646.52 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.43, 646.52 and 354.47 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.43 : 646.52 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.43/646.52 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.43x = 646.52 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.43x = 229,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,166.94/430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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