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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 646.74 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 646.74 and 362.78 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 646.74 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/646.74 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 646.74 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 234,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,624.34/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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