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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 645.34 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 645.34 and 247.75 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 645.34 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/645.34 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 645.34 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 159,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,879.44/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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