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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 645.44 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 645.44 and 293.10 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 645.44 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/645.44 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 645.44 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 189,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,178.10/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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