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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 645.63 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 645.63 and 269.32 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 645.63 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/645.63 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 645.63 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 173,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,881.07/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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