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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.84 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.84 and 345.60 is: 518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.84 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.84 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.84 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 223,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,202.30/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.40

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