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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.68, 1,511.16 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.68, 1,511.16 and 430.96 is: 646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.68 : 1,511.16 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.68/1,511.16 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.68x = 1,511.16 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.68x = 651,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,249.51/1,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.29

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