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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.97, 645.89 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.97, 645.89 and 248.27 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.97 : 645.89 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.97/645.89 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.97x = 645.89 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.97x = 160,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,350.64/430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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