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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 644.97 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 644.97 and 308.69 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 644.97 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/644.97 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 644.97 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 199,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,095.79/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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