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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.87, 644.97 and 424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.87, 644.97 and 424.19 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.87 : 644.97 = 424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.87/644.97 = 424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.87x = 644.97 × 424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.87x = 273,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,589.82/430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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