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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 594.36 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 594.36 and 306.54 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 594.36 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/594.36 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 594.36 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 182,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,195.11/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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