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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 593.57 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 593.57 and 347.48 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 593.57 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/593.57 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 593.57 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 206,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,253.70/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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