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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.61, 645.66 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.61, 645.66 and 248.04 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.61 : 645.66 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.61/645.66 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.61x = 645.66 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.61x = 160,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,149.51/430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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