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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 645.73 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 645.73 and 247.76 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 645.73 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/645.73 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 645.73 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 159,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,987.06/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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