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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 593.88 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 593.88 and 324.95 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 593.88 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/593.88 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 593.88 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 192,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,976.71/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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