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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 644.52 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 644.52 and 285.50 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 644.52 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/644.52 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 644.52 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 184,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,010.46/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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