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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.19 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.19 and 247.50 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.19 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.19 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.19 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 159,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,684.53/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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