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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.53, 645.83 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.53, 645.83 and 379.53 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.53 : 645.83 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.53/645.83 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.53x = 645.83 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.53x = 245,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,109.96/430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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