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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 594.24 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 594.24 and 319.92 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 594.24 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/594.24 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 594.24 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 190,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,109.26/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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