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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 592.92 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 592.92 and 331.74 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 592.92 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/592.92 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 592.92 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 196,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,695.28/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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