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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 660.20 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 660.20 and 430.02 is: 645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 660.20 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/660.20 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 660.20 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 283,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,897.05/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.47

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