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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 693.32 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 693.32 and 430.16 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 693.32 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/693.32 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 693.32 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 298,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,238.53/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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