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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 594.24 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 594.24 and 351.74 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 594.24 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/594.24 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 594.24 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 209,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,017.98/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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