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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 593.48 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 593.48 and 283.12 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 593.48 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/593.48 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 593.48 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 168,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026.06/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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