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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 645.36 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 645.36 and 334.12 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 645.36 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/645.36 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 645.36 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 215,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,627.68/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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