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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 593.56 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 593.56 and 312.12 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 593.56 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/593.56 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 593.56 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 185,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,261.95/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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