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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 646.02 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 646.02 and 267.48 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 646.02 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/646.02 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 646.02 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 172,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,797.43/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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