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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.24 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.24 and 342.96 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.24 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.24 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.24 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 203,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,455.41/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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