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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 643.92 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 643.92 and 275.76 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 643.92 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/643.92 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 643.92 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 177,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,567.38/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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