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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.31 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.31 and 276.44 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.31 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.31 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.31 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 178,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,388.11/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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