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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.64 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.64 and 277.29 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.64 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.64 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.64 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 179,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305.42/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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