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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.94, 646.42 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.94, 646.42 and 286.64 is: 429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.94 : 646.42 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.94/646.42 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.94x = 646.42 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.94x = 185,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,289.83/430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.97

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