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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 645.14 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 645.14 and 268.12 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 645.14 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/645.14 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 645.14 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 172,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,974.94/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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