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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 644.67 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 644.67 and 419.94 is: 629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 644.67 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/644.67 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 644.67 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 270,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,722.72/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.38

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