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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.94, 647.01 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.94, 647.01 and 411.50 is: 617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.94 : 647.01 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.94/647.01 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.94x = 647.01 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.94x = 266,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,241.38/430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.82

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