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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,295.58 and 430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,295.58 and 430.66 is: 646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,295.58 = 430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,295.58 = 430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,295.58 × 430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 557,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,954.48/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.20

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