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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 645.42 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 645.42 and 339.32 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 645.42 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/645.42 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 645.42 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 219,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,003.91/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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