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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.31, 645.76 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.31, 645.76 and 256.87 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 645.76 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/645.76 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 645.76 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 165,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,873.78/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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