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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.61, 646.11 and 409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.61, 646.11 and 409.48 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.61 : 646.11 = 409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.61/646.11 = 409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.61x = 646.11 × 409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.61x = 264,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,567.51/430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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