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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 646.26 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 646.26 and 284.32 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 646.26 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/646.26 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 646.26 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 183,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,744.64/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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