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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.93, 646.04 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.93, 646.04 and 199.70 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.93 : 646.04 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.93/646.04 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.93x = 646.04 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.93x = 129,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,011.46/430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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