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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 594.39 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 594.39 and 283 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 594.39 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/594.39 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 594.39 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 168,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,212.37/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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