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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 593.46 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 593.46 and 331.83 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 593.46 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/593.46 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 593.46 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 196,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,927.83/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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