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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 645.70 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 645.70 and 257.39 is: 386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 645.70 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/645.70 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 645.70 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 166,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,196.72/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.23

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