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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.17, 644.04 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.17, 644.04 and 308.07 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.17 : 644.04 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.17/644.04 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.17x = 644.04 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.17x = 198,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,409.40/430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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