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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 645.05 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 645.05 and 353.96 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 645.05 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/645.05 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 645.05 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 228,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,316.90/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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