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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 648.42 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 648.42 and 377.12 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 648.42 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/648.42 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 648.42 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 244,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,532.15/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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