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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 645.99 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 645.99 and 266.31 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 645.99 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/645.99 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 645.99 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 172,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,033.60/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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