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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.59, 1,944.97 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.59, 1,944.97 and 430.88 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.59 : 1,944.97 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.59/1,944.97 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.59x = 1,944.97 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.59x = 838,037.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,037.87/1,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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