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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.64 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.64 and 299.18 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.64 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.64 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.64 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 177,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,605.22/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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