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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 591.71 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 591.71 and 351.77 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 591.71 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/591.71 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 591.71 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 208,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,141.11/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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