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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.96 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.96 and 276.72 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.96 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.96 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.96 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 178,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,750.05/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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