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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 641.32 and 426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 641.32 and 426.17 is: 635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 641.32 = 426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/641.32 = 426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 641.32 × 426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 273,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,311.34/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.50

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