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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 594.54 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 594.54 and 320.04 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 594.54 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/594.54 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 594.54 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 190,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,276.58/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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