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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.91 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.91 and 199.35 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.91 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.91 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.91 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 128,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,761.16/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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