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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.01, 644.79 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.01, 644.79 and 155.99 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.01 : 644.79 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.01/644.79 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.01x = 644.79 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.01x = 100,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,578.95/430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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