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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 646.02 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 646.02 and 400.98 is: 602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 646.02 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/646.02 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 646.02 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 259,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,041.10/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.23

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