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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.13 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.13 and 385.35 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.13 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.13 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.13 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 248,984.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,984.27/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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