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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.94 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.94 and 312.54 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.94 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.94 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.94 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 185,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,630.01/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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