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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 645.57 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 645.57 and 199.53 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 645.57 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/645.57 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 645.57 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 128,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,810.58/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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