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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 644.69 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 644.69 and 247.32 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 644.69 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/644.69 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 644.69 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 159,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,444.73/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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