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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 646.02 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 646.02 and 268.28 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 646.02 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/646.02 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 646.02 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 173,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,314.25/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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