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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 644.54 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 644.54 and 247.12 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 644.54 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/644.54 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 644.54 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 159,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,275.88/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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