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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 644.64 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 644.64 and 284.13 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 644.64 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/644.64 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 644.64 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 183,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,161.56/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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