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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 593.25 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 593.25 and 337.07 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 593.25 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/593.25 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 593.25 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 199,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,966.78/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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