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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 646.28 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 646.28 and 199.76 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 646.28 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/646.28 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 646.28 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 129,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,102.01/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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