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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 675.46 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 675.46 and 430.60 is: 646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 675.46 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/675.46 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 675.46 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 290,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,853.08/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.63

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