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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.43, 594.33 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.43, 594.33 and 325.67 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.43 : 594.33 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.43/594.33 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.43x = 594.33 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.43x = 193,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,555.45/430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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