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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 645.77 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 645.77 and 348.57 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 645.77 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/645.77 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 645.77 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 225,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,096.92/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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