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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 645.27 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 645.27 and 343.53 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 645.27 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/645.27 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 645.27 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 221,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,664.66/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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