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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 593.16 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 593.16 and 292.24 is: 402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 593.16 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/593.16 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 593.16 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 173,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,345.08/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.68

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