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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.23 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.23 and 314 is: 433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.23 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.23 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.23 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 186,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,588.22/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.28

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