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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 644.99 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 644.99 and 283.46 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 644.99 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/644.99 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 644.99 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 182,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,824.22/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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