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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 646.35 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 646.35 and 276.44 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 646.35 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/646.35 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 646.35 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 178,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,676.99/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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