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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.61, 774.02 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.61, 774.02 and 430.50 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.61 : 774.02 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.61/774.02 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.61x = 774.02 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.61x = 333,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,215.61/516.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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