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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.67, 646.19 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.67, 646.19 and 373.43 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.67 : 646.19 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.67/646.19 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.67x = 646.19 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.67x = 241,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,301.63/430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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