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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 644 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 644 and 283.44 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 644 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/644 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 644 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 182,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,535.36/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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