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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,294.24 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,294.24 and 430.32 is: 645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,294.24 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,294.24 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,294.24 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 556,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,937.36/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.44

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