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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 645.42 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 645.42 and 199.24 is: 298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 645.42 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/645.42 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 645.42 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 128,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,593.48/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.72

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