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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 644.10 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 644.10 and 407.28 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 644.10 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/644.10 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 644.10 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 262,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,329.05/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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