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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.75, 594.84 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.75, 594.84 and 300.12 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 594.84 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/594.84 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 594.84 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 178,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,523.38/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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