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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.59, 594.54 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.59, 594.54 and 343.65 is: 474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.59 : 594.54 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.59/594.54 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.59x = 594.54 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.59x = 204,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,313.67/430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.50

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