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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 645.57 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 645.57 and 316.22 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 645.57 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/645.57 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 645.57 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 204,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,138.92/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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