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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 645.66 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 645.66 and 199.53 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 645.66 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/645.66 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 645.66 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 128,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,828.54/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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