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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.76 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.76 and 320.12 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.76 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.76 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.76 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 190,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,074.45/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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