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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 645.96 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 645.96 and 334.54 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 645.96 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/645.96 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 645.96 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 216,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,099.46/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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