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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.61, 646.37 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.61, 646.37 and 268.41 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.61 : 646.37 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.61/646.37 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.61x = 646.37 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.61x = 173,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,488.94/430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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