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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.31, 644.29 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.31, 644.29 and 300.44 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 644.29 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/644.29 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 644.29 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 193,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,571.35/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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