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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.43, 645.80 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.43, 645.80 and 415.85 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.43 : 645.80 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.43/645.80 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.43x = 645.80 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.43x = 268,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,550.62/430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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