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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 644.50 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 644.50 and 198.81 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 644.50 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/644.50 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 644.50 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 128,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,128.83/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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