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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 645.84 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 645.84 and 293.88 is: 440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 645.84 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/645.84 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 645.84 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 189,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,799.46/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.57

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