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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 645.09 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 645.09 and 308.52 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 645.09 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/645.09 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 645.09 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 199,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,023.17/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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