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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.57, 645.88 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.57, 645.88 and 379.57 is: 569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.57 : 645.88 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.57/645.88 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.57x = 645.88 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.57x = 245,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,156.67/430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.38

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