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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 644.94 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 644.94 and 339.87 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 644.94 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/644.94 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 644.94 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 219,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,195.76/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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