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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 646.40 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 646.40 and 268.71 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 646.40 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/646.40 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 646.40 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 173,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,694.14/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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