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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.90, 665.82 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.90, 665.82 and 430.53 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.90 : 665.82 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.90/665.82 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.90x = 665.82 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.90x = 286,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,655.48/443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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