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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 645.53 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 645.53 and 404.48 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 645.53 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/645.53 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 645.53 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 261,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,098.72/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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