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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 594.44 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 594.44 and 251.34 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 594.44 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/594.44 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 594.44 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 149,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,404.01/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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