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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 593.91 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 593.91 and 290.82 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 593.91 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/593.91 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 593.91 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 172,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,716.48/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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