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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 611.27 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 611.27 and 430.34 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 611.27 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/611.27 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 611.27 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 263,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,053.93/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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