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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 645.18 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 645.18 and 302.12 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 645.18 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/645.18 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 645.18 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 194,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,921.78/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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