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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.57 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.57 and 254.81 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.57 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.57 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.57 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 164,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,497.69/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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