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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.20 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.20 and 308.34 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.20 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.20 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.20 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 198,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,940.97/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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