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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 644.94 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 644.94 and 321.03 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 644.94 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/644.94 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 644.94 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 207,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,045.09/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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