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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 645.03 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 645.03 and 266.60 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 645.03 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/645.03 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 645.03 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 171,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,966.61/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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