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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 590.99 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 590.99 and 430.56 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 590.99 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/590.99 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 590.99 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 254,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,454.50/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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