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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 644.88 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 644.88 and 379.30 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 644.88 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/644.88 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 644.88 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 244,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,602.98/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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