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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 645.75 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 645.75 and 196.45 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 645.75 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/645.75 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 645.75 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 126,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,857.59/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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