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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 644.94 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 644.94 and 202.12 is: 303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 644.94 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/644.94 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 644.94 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 130,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,355.27/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.07

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