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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 647.42 and 287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 647.42 and 287.42 is: 431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 647.42 = 287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/647.42 = 287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 647.42 × 287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 186,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,081.46/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.94

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