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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.64 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.64 and 315.54 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.64 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.64 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.64 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 203,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,724.46/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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