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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 645.90 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 645.90 and 412.68 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 645.90 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/645.90 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 645.90 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 266,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,550.01/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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