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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 1,029.60 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 1,029.60 and 430.40 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 1,029.60 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/1,029.60 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 1,029.60 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 443,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,139.84/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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