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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 594.24 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 594.24 and 337.60 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 594.24 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/594.24 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 594.24 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 200,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,615.42/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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