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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 594.84 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 594.84 and 321.48 is: 443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 594.84 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/594.84 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 594.84 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 191,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,229.16/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.89

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