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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 593.63 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 593.63 and 299.13 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 593.63 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/593.63 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 593.63 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 177,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,569.94/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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