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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 592.61 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 592.61 and 319.43 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 592.61 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/592.61 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 592.61 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 189,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,292.85/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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