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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 645.30 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 645.30 and 293.76 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 645.30 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/645.30 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 645.30 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 189,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,563.33/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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