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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 648.12 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 648.12 and 379.44 is: 571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 648.12 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/648.12 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 648.12 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 245,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,922.65/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.29

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