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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 593.82 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 593.82 and 313.88 is: 433.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 593.82 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/593.82 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 593.82 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 186,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,388.22/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.18

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