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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.34, 645.48 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.34, 645.48 and 247.59 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.34 : 645.48 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.34/645.48 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.34x = 645.48 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.34x = 159,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,814.39/430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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