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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 644.50 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 644.50 and 283.99 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 644.50 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/644.50 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 644.50 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 183,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,031.56/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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