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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 645.64 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 645.64 and 199.24 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 645.64 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/645.64 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 645.64 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 128,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,635.20/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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