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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 644.76 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 644.76 and 349.50 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 644.76 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/644.76 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 644.76 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 225,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,343.62/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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