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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 645.79 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 645.79 and 211.29 is: 316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 645.79 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/645.79 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 645.79 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 136,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,444.68/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.73

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