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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.21, 593.87 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.21, 593.87 and 319.49 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.21 : 593.87 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.21/593.87 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.21x = 593.87 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.21x = 189,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,737.87/430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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