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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 644.94 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 644.94 and 275.94 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 644.94 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/644.94 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 644.94 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 177,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,964.74/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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