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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 592.70 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 592.70 and 318.98 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 592.70 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/592.70 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 592.70 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 189,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,059.45/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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