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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 916.92 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 916.92 and 430.02 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 916.92 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/916.92 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 916.92 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 394,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,293.94/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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