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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.39, 648.10 and 309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.39, 648.10 and 309.49 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.39 : 648.10 = 309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.39/648.10 = 309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.39x = 648.10 × 309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.39x = 200,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,580.47/430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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