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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.59, 646.47 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.59, 646.47 and 411 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.59 : 646.47 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.59/646.47 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.59x = 646.47 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.59x = 265,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,699.17/430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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