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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 647.39 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 647.39 and 268.72 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 647.39 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/647.39 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 647.39 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 173,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,965.69/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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