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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 644.64 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 644.64 and 266.88 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 644.64 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/644.64 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 644.64 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 172,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,041.52/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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