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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 594.46 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 594.46 and 283.56 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 594.46 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/594.46 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 594.46 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 168,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,565.08/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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