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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.34, 645.28 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.34, 645.28 and 199.02 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.34 : 645.28 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.34/645.28 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.34x = 645.28 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.34x = 128,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,423.63/430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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