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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 645.42 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 645.42 and 247.83 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 645.42 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/645.42 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 645.42 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 159,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,954.44/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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