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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 741.42 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 741.42 and 430.11 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 741.42 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/741.42 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 741.42 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 318,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,892.16/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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