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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 646.13 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 646.13 and 407.37 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 646.13 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/646.13 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 646.13 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 263,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,213.98/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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