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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 645.36 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 645.36 and 285.92 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 645.36 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/645.36 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 645.36 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 184,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,521.33/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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