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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 594.09 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 594.09 and 283.29 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 594.09 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/594.09 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 594.09 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 168,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,299.76/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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