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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 644.56 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 644.56 and 283.68 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 644.56 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/644.56 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 644.56 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 182,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,848.78/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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