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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 594.43 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 594.43 and 297.94 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 594.43 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/594.43 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 594.43 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 177,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,104.47/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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