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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.97, 594.35 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.97, 594.35 and 289.24 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.97 : 594.35 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.97/594.35 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.97x = 594.35 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.97x = 171,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,909.57/430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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