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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 643.62 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 643.62 and 299.38 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 643.62 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/643.62 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 643.62 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 192,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,686.96/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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