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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 646.50 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 646.50 and 320.84 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 646.50 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/646.50 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 646.50 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 207,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,423.06/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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