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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 593.66 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 593.66 and 306.42 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 593.66 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/593.66 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 593.66 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 181,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,909.30/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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