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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.67, 644.46 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.67, 644.46 and 373.09 is: 558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.67 : 644.46 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.67/644.46 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.67x = 644.46 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.67x = 240,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,441.58/430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.30

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