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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 645.12 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 645.12 and 334.80 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 645.12 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/645.12 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 645.12 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 215,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,986.18/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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