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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 644.49 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 644.49 and 403.02 is: 604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 644.49 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/644.49 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 644.49 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 259,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,742.36/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.02

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