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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 645.05 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 645.05 and 300.53 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 645.05 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/645.05 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 645.05 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 193,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,859.24/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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