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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.60 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.60 and 268.44 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.60 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.60 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.60 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 173,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,304.86/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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