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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.69, 645.83 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.69, 645.83 and 199.69 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.69 : 645.83 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.69/645.83 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.69x = 645.83 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.69x = 128,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,965.73/430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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