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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 646.08 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 646.08 and 307.40 is: 461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 646.08 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/646.08 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 646.08 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 198,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,606.61/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.19

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