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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 595.40 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 595.40 and 283.96 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 595.40 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/595.40 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 595.40 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 169,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,069.78/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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