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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 645.97 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 645.97 and 285.32 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 645.97 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/645.97 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 645.97 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 184,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,308.16/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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