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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.45, 702.58 and 430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.45, 702.58 and 430.94 is: 594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.45 : 702.58 = 430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.45/702.58 = 430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.45x = 702.58 × 430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.45x = 302,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,766.31/509.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.30

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