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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 646.04 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 646.04 and 247.87 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 646.04 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/646.04 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 646.04 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 160,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,133.93/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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