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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 592.52 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 592.52 and 336.98 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 592.52 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/592.52 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 592.52 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 199,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,667.39/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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