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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 645.48 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 645.48 and 314.85 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 645.48 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/645.48 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 645.48 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 203,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,226.80/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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