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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 646.38 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 646.38 and 329.06 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 646.38 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/646.38 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 646.38 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 212,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,699.42/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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