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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 593.34 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 593.34 and 304.02 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 593.34 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/593.34 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 593.34 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 180,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,387.23/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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