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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.35, 730.69 and 430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.35, 730.69 and 430.94 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.35 : 730.69 = 430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.35/730.69 = 430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.35x = 730.69 × 430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.35x = 314,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,879.90/529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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