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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 593.40 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 593.40 and 414.48 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 593.40 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/593.40 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 593.40 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 245,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,952.43/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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