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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.13, 644.58 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.13, 644.58 and 247.13 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.13 : 644.58 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.13/644.58 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.13x = 644.58 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.13x = 159,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,295.06/430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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