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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 644.73 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 644.73 and 257.66 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 644.73 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/644.73 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 644.73 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 166,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,117.91/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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