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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 644.52 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 644.52 and 293.04 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 644.52 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/644.52 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 644.52 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 188,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,870.14/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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