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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 646.28 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 646.28 and 404.98 is: 607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 646.28 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/646.28 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 646.28 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 261,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,725.22/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.59

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