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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 644.38 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 644.38 and 292.70 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 644.38 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/644.38 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 644.38 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 188,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,610.03/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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