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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 644.91 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 644.91 and 284.10 is: 425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 644.91 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/644.91 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 644.91 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 183,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,218.93/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.85

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