Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 645 and 378.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 430, 645 and 378.64 is: 567.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430 : 645 = 378.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430/645 = 378.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430x = 645 × 378.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430x = 244,222.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,222.80/430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567.96
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