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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 645.06 and 384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 645.06 and 384.59 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 645.06 = 384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/645.06 = 384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 645.06 × 384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 248,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,083.63/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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