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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 646.89 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 646.89 and 348.87 is: 523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 646.89 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/646.89 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 646.89 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 225,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,679.40/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.85

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