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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.75, 645.85 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.75, 645.85 and 313.66 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 645.85 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/645.85 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 645.85 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 202,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,577.31/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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