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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 645.24 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 645.24 and 293.20 is: 438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 645.24 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/645.24 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 645.24 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 189,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,184.37/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.98

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