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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 644.75 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 644.75 and 247.42 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 644.75 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/644.75 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 644.75 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 159,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,519.58/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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