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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 593.82 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 593.82 and 297.48 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 593.82 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/593.82 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 593.82 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 176,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,649.57/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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