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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.87, 594.24 and 306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.87, 594.24 and 306.94 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.87 : 594.24 = 306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.87/594.24 = 306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.87x = 594.24 × 306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.87x = 182,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,396.03/430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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