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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 644.97 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 644.97 and 348.64 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 644.97 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/644.97 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 644.97 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 224,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,862.34/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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