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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 643.32 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 643.32 and 408 is: 610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 643.32 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/643.32 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 643.32 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 262,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,474.56/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.12

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