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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 644.82 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 644.82 and 267.85 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 644.82 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/644.82 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 644.82 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 172,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,715.04/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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