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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 594.30 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 594.30 and 290.59 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 594.30 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/594.30 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 594.30 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 172,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,697.24/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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