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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 646.38 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 646.38 and 408.52 is: 613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 646.38 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/646.38 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 646.38 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 264,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,059.16/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.49

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