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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 645.89 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 645.89 and 199.55 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 645.89 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/645.89 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 645.89 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 128,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,883.12/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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