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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 646.16 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 646.16 and 276.76 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 646.16 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/646.16 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 646.16 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 178,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,831.24/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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