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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 593.64 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 593.64 and 299.50 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 593.64 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/593.64 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 593.64 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 177,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,795.18/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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