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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 645.93 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 645.93 and 293.76 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 645.93 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/645.93 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 645.93 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 189,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,748.40/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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