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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 644.65 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 644.65 and 373.22 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 644.65 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/644.65 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 644.65 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 240,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,592.12/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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