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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.53 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.53 and 327.69 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.53 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.53 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.53 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 211,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,532.09/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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