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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 646.61 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 646.61 and 284.15 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 646.61 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/646.61 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 646.61 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 183,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,734.43/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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