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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 594.24 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 594.24 and 312.64 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 594.24 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/594.24 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 594.24 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 185,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,783.19/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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