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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.37, 1,295.10 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.37, 1,295.10 and 430.38 is: 645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.37 : 1,295.10 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.37/1,295.10 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.37x = 1,295.10 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.37x = 557,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,385.14/863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.59

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