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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.08 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.08 and 430.88 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.08 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.08 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.08 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 314,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,576.87/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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