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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 645.48 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 645.48 and 301.01 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 645.48 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/645.48 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 645.48 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 194,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,292.71/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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