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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 666.36 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 666.36 and 430.65 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 666.36 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/666.36 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 666.36 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 286,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,967.93/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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