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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 644.94 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 644.94 and 300.30 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 644.94 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/644.94 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 644.94 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 193,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,675.48/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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