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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 644.94 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 644.94 and 293.98 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 644.94 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/644.94 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 644.94 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 189,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,599.46/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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