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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.63, 645.33 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.63, 645.33 and 247.63 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.63 : 645.33 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.63/645.33 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.63x = 645.33 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.63x = 159,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,803.07/430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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