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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 644.10 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 644.10 and 361.48 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 644.10 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/644.10 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 644.10 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 232,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,829.27/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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