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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 593.69 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 593.69 and 343.50 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 593.69 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/593.69 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 593.69 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 203,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,932.52/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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