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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 645.57 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 645.57 and 334.53 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 645.57 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/645.57 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 645.57 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 215,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,962.53/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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