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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 645.96 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 645.96 and 334.25 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 645.96 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/645.96 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 645.96 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 215,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,912.13/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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