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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 593.46 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 593.46 and 319.32 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 593.46 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/593.46 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 593.46 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 189,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,503.65/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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