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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.99, 647.18 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.99, 647.18 and 409.07 is: 614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.99 : 647.18 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.99/647.18 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.99x = 647.18 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.99x = 264,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,741.92/430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.27

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