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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.56 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.56 and 325.80 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.56 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.56 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.56 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 193,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,706.02/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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