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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 647.28 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 647.28 and 257.95 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 647.28 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/647.28 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 647.28 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 166,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,965.88/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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