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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 594.06 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 594.06 and 283.73 is: 391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 594.06 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/594.06 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 594.06 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 168,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,554.13/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.59

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