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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 664.40 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 664.40 and 430.70 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 664.40 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/664.40 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 664.40 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 286,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,153.76/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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