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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 645.53 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 645.53 and 407.32 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 645.53 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/645.53 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 645.53 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 262,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,937.28/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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