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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 644.52 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 644.52 and 299.58 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 644.52 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/644.52 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 644.52 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 193,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,085.30/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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