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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 646.14 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 646.14 and 301.16 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 646.14 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/646.14 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 646.14 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 194,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,591.52/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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