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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 641.18 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 641.18 and 409.73 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 641.18 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/641.18 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 641.18 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 262,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,705.43/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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