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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 645.75 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 645.75 and 407.12 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 645.75 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/645.75 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 645.75 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 262,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,894.51/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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