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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 594.35 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 594.35 and 325.65 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 594.35 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/594.35 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 594.35 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 193,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,548.45/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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