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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 645.96 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 645.96 and 245.42 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 645.96 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/645.96 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 645.96 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 158,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,531.50/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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