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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.40, 1,295.32 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.40, 1,295.32 and 430.96 is: 645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.40 : 1,295.32 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.40/1,295.32 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.40x = 1,295.32 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.40x = 558,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,231.11/864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.80

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