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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.78, 597.20 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.78, 597.20 and 408.54 is: 566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.78 : 597.20 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.78/597.20 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.78x = 597.20 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.78x = 243,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,980.09/430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.37

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