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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.38 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.38 and 199.40 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.38 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.38 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.38 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 128,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,688.77/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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