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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.36 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.36 and 309.06 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.36 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.36 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.36 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 199,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,454.96/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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