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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 593.04 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 593.04 and 313.64 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 593.04 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/593.04 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 593.04 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 186,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,001.07/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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