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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.84, 646.77 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.84, 646.77 and 362.19 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.84 : 646.77 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.84/646.77 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.84x = 646.77 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.84x = 234,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,253.63/430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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