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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 593.93 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 593.93 and 325.77 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 593.93 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/593.93 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 593.93 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 193,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,486.50/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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