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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 594.42 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 594.42 and 424.52 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 594.42 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/594.42 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 594.42 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 252,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,343.18/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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