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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 594.92 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 594.92 and 306.72 is: 423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 594.92 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/594.92 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 594.92 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 182,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,473.86/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.41

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