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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 646.04 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 646.04 and 381.96 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 646.04 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/646.04 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 646.04 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 246,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,761.44/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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