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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 644.70 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 644.70 and 430.40 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 644.70 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/644.70 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 644.70 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 277,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,478.88/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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