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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 594.27 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 594.27 and 299.23 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 594.27 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/594.27 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 594.27 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 177,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,821.93/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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