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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.09, 644.18 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.09, 644.18 and 364.75 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.09 : 644.18 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.09/644.18 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.09x = 644.18 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.09x = 234,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,964.66/430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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