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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 645.94 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 645.94 and 245.56 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 645.94 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/645.94 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 645.94 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 158,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,612.57/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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