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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 645.78 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 645.78 and 309 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 645.78 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/645.78 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 645.78 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 199,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,546.02/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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