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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 593.31 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 593.31 and 325.09 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 593.31 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/593.31 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 593.31 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 192,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,879.15/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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