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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 593.72 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 593.72 and 325.11 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 593.72 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/593.72 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 593.72 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 193,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,022.68/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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