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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 645.94 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 645.94 and 211.61 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 645.94 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/645.94 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 645.94 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 136,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,689.24/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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