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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 648.33 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 648.33 and 387.68 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 648.33 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/648.33 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 648.33 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 251,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,341.33/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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