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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 593.37 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 593.37 and 313.62 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 593.37 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/593.37 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 593.37 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 186,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,092.70/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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