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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 645.19 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 645.19 and 344.13 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 645.19 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/645.19 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 645.19 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 222,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,027.51/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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