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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 594 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 594 and 283.10 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 594 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/594 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 594 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 168,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158.43/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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