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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 646.23 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 646.23 and 339.41 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 646.23 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/646.23 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 646.23 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 219,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,336.92/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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