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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 593.55 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 593.55 and 325.56 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 593.55 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/593.55 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 593.55 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 193,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,236.14/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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