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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 644.81 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 644.81 and 276.18 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 644.81 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/644.81 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 644.81 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 178,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,082.24/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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