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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 644.97 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 644.97 and 267.80 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 644.97 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/644.97 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 644.97 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 172,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,722.97/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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