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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 645.23 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 645.23 and 332.58 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 645.23 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/645.23 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 645.23 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 214,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,590.22/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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