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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 646.08 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 646.08 and 286.60 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 646.08 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/646.08 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 646.08 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 185,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,166.53/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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