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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.70, 1,295.99 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.70, 1,295.99 and 430.86 is: 646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.70 : 1,295.99 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.70/1,295.99 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.70x = 1,295.99 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.70x = 558,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,388.10/863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.51

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