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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 644.41 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 644.41 and 267.64 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 644.41 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/644.41 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 644.41 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 172,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,469.89/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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