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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.38, 1,295.56 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.38, 1,295.56 and 430.54 is: 646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.38 : 1,295.56 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.38/1,295.56 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.38x = 1,295.56 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.38x = 557,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,790.40/863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.05

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