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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 594.63 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 594.63 and 403.11 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 594.63 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/594.63 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 594.63 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 239,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,701.30/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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