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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 644.58 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 644.58 and 327.93 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 644.58 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/644.58 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 644.58 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 211,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,377.12/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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