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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 595.40 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 595.40 and 331.60 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 595.40 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/595.40 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 595.40 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 197,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,434.64/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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