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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 646.41 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 646.41 and 293.54 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 646.41 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/646.41 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 646.41 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 189,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,747.19/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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