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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 592.38 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 592.38 and 319.44 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 592.38 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/592.38 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 592.38 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 189,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,229.87/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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