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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 593.20 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 593.20 and 410.08 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 593.20 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/593.20 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 593.20 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 243,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,259.46/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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