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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 645 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 645 and 247.55 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 645 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/645 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 645 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 159,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,666.53/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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