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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.71, 646.08 and 286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.71, 646.08 and 286.35 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.71 : 646.08 = 286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.71/646.08 = 286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.71x = 646.08 × 286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.71x = 185,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,005.01/430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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