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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 644.94 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 644.94 and 365.66 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 644.94 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/644.94 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 644.94 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 235,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,828.76/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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