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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 892.24 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 892.24 and 430.24 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 892.24 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/892.24 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 892.24 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 383,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,877.34/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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