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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 594.56 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 594.56 and 313.21 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 594.56 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/594.56 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 594.56 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 186,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,221.43/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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