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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 644.94 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 644.94 and 300.46 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 644.94 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/644.94 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 644.94 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 193,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,777.42/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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