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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.04 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.04 and 284.45 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.04 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.04 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.04 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 183,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,763.56/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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