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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,329.48 and 430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,329.48 and 430 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,329.48 = 430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,329.48 = 430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,329.48 × 430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 571,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,676.40/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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