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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 645.57 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 645.57 and 308.81 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 645.57 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/645.57 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 645.57 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 199,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,360.09/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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