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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.91, 645.89 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.91, 645.89 and 211.49 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.91 : 645.89 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.91/645.89 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.91x = 645.89 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.91x = 136,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,594.99/430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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