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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 644.96 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 644.96 and 362.01 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 644.96 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/644.96 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 644.96 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 233,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,481.97/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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