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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 647.19 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 647.19 and 248.32 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 647.19 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/647.19 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 647.19 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 160,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,707.39/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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