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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 594.08 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 594.08 and 304.48 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 594.08 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/594.08 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 594.08 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 180,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,885.48/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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