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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 647.51 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 647.51 and 354.25 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 647.51 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/647.51 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 647.51 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 229,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,377.03/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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