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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 645.14 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 645.14 and 293.20 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 645.14 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/645.14 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 645.14 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 189,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,155.05/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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