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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 645.73 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 645.73 and 358.20 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 645.73 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/645.73 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 645.73 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 231,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,299.59/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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