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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 646.82 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 646.82 and 276.50 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 646.82 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/646.82 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 646.82 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 178,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,845.73/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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