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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 594.45 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 594.45 and 283.32 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 594.45 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/594.45 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 594.45 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 168,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,419.57/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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