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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 647.12 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 647.12 and 357.91 is: 537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 647.12 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/647.12 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 647.12 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 231,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,610.00/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.90

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