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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 646.25 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 646.25 and 378.27 is: 568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 646.25 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/646.25 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 646.25 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 244,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,455.10/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.35

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