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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 593.94 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 593.94 and 306.24 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 593.94 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/593.94 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 593.94 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 181,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,888.19/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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