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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 694.04 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 694.04 and 430.32 is: 593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 694.04 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/694.04 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 694.04 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 298,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,659.29/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.43

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