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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 645.62 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 645.62 and 247.82 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 645.62 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/645.62 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 645.62 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 159,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,997.92/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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