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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 644.19 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 644.19 and 372.90 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 644.19 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/644.19 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 644.19 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 240,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,219.47/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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