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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.61, 644.99 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.61, 644.99 and 400.64 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.61 : 644.99 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.61/644.99 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.61x = 644.99 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.61x = 258,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,403.57/430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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