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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.63, 644.73 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.63, 644.73 and 286.06 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.63 : 644.73 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.63/644.73 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.63x = 644.73 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.63x = 184,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,431.46/430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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