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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 594.49 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 594.49 and 291.13 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 594.49 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/594.49 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 594.49 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 173,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,073.87/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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