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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.97, 645.64 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.97, 645.64 and 247.81 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.97 : 645.64 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.97/645.64 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.97x = 645.64 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.97x = 159,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,996.05/430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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