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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.24 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.24 and 322.32 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.24 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.24 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.24 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 207,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,973.76/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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