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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.88 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.88 and 199.46 is: 299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.88 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.88 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.88 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 128,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,827.22/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.21

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