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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 594.50 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 594.50 and 283.37 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 594.50 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/594.50 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 594.50 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 168,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,463.53/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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