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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.19, 643.65 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.19, 643.65 and 300.43 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.19 : 643.65 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.19/643.65 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.19x = 643.65 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.19x = 193,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,373.26/430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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