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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.29, 774.36 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.29, 774.36 and 430.16 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.29 : 774.36 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.29/774.36 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.29x = 774.36 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.29x = 333,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,094.83/516.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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