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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 645.24 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 645.24 and 344.40 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 645.24 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/645.24 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 645.24 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 222,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,220.66/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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