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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 644.67 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 644.67 and 247.33 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 644.67 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/644.67 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 644.67 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 159,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,446.23/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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