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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.99 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.99 and 263.97 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.99 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.99 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.99 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 170,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,521.98/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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