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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 646.65 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 646.65 and 413.18 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 646.65 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/646.65 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 646.65 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 267,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,182.85/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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