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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 594.82 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 594.82 and 374.44 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 594.82 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/594.82 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 594.82 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 222,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,724.40/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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