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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 644.88 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 644.88 and 291.57 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 644.88 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/644.88 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 644.88 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 188,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,024.44/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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