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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 644.08 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 644.08 and 268.16 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 644.08 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/644.08 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 644.08 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 172,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,716.49/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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