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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 593.01 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 593.01 and 331.59 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 593.01 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/593.01 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 593.01 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 196,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,636.19/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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