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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.74 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.74 and 294.27 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.74 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.74 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.74 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 190,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,316.18/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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