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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 594.18 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 594.18 and 430.10 is: 592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 594.18 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/594.18 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 594.18 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 255,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,553.85/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.32

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