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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.85, 800.30 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.85, 800.30 and 430.43 is: 644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.85 : 800.30 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.85/800.30 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.85x = 800.30 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.85x = 344,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,470.20/534.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.05

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