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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.96 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.96 and 245.43 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.96 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.96 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.96 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 158,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,537.96/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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