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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.84, 595.32 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.84, 595.32 and 337.84 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.84 : 595.32 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.84/595.32 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.84x = 595.32 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.84x = 201,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,122.91/430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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