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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 644.76 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 644.76 and 198.82 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 644.76 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/644.76 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 644.76 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 128,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,187.96/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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