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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 645.53 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 645.53 and 247.84 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 645.53 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/645.53 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 645.53 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 159,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,988.16/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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