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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.53, 646.08 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.53, 646.08 and 283.96 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.53 : 646.08 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.53/646.08 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.53x = 646.08 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.53x = 183,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,460.88/430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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