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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 645.13 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 645.13 and 293.20 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 645.13 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/645.13 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 645.13 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 189,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,152.12/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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