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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 645.87 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 645.87 and 211.41 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 645.87 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/645.87 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 645.87 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 136,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,543.38/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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