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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 695.04 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 695.04 and 430.04 is: 594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 695.04 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/695.04 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 695.04 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 298,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,895.00/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.30

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