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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 644.73 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 644.73 and 307.96 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 644.73 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/644.73 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 644.73 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 198,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,551.05/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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