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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 644.80 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 644.80 and 198.63 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 644.80 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/644.80 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 644.80 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 128,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,076.62/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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