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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.70 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.70 and 332.16 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.70 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.70 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.70 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 197,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,203.39/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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