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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.72 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.72 and 293.29 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.72 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.72 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.72 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 189,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,380.50/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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