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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 644.38 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 644.38 and 293.52 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 644.38 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/644.38 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 644.38 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 189,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,138.42/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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