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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 645.31 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 645.31 and 247.78 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 645.31 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/645.31 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 645.31 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 159,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,894.91/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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