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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 646.11 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 646.11 and 248.33 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 646.11 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/646.11 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 646.11 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 160,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,450.11/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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