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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 594.63 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 594.63 and 283.26 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 594.63 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/594.63 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 594.63 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 168,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,434.89/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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