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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 644.90 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 644.90 and 365.67 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 644.90 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/644.90 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 644.90 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 235,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,818.75/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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