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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 645.48 and 199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 645.48 and 199.47 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 645.48 = 199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/645.48 = 199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 645.48 × 199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 128,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,753.90/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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