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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.78, 645.49 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.78, 645.49 and 301.04 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.78 : 645.49 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.78/645.49 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.78x = 645.49 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.78x = 194,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,318.31/430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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