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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.20, 702.30 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.20, 702.30 and 430.40 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.20 : 702.30 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.20/702.30 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.20x = 702.30 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.20x = 302,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,269.92/468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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