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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 593.55 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 593.55 and 306.18 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 593.55 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/593.55 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 593.55 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 181,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,733.14/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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