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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 646.62 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 646.62 and 307.55 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 646.62 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/646.62 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 646.62 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 198,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,864.75/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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