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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 593.96 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 593.96 and 320.19 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 593.96 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/593.96 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 593.96 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 190,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,178.45/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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