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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 594.02 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 594.02 and 347.96 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 594.02 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/594.02 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 594.02 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 206,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,695.20/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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