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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 593.82 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 593.82 and 264.58 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 593.82 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/593.82 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 593.82 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 157,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,112.90/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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