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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 593.93 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 593.93 and 332.96 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 593.93 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/593.93 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 593.93 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 197,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,754.75/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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