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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.34 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.34 and 199.48 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.34 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.34 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.34 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 128,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,732.42/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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