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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.23, 646.49 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.23, 646.49 and 376.65 is: 565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.23 : 646.49 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.23/646.49 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.23x = 646.49 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.23x = 243,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,498.58/430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.97

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