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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,294.98 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,294.98 and 430.68 is: 646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,294.98 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,294.98 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,294.98 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 557,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,721.99/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.05

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