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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 644.82 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 644.82 and 314.70 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 644.82 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/644.82 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 644.82 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 202,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,924.88/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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