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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.75, 594.57 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.75, 594.57 and 314.65 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 594.57 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/594.57 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 594.57 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 187,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,081.45/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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