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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 590.11 and 422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 590.11 and 422.63 is: 579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 590.11 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/590.11 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 590.11 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 249,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,398.19/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.43

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