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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 645.40 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 645.40 and 406.91 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 645.40 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/645.40 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 645.40 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 262,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,621.84/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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