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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 593.48 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 593.48 and 282.44 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 593.48 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/593.48 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 593.48 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 167,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,618.11/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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