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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.69, 594.41 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.69, 594.41 and 283.98 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.69 : 594.41 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.69/594.41 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.69x = 594.41 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.69x = 168,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,800.55/430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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