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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.83, 645.01 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.83, 645.01 and 394.98 is: 592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.83 : 645.01 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.83/645.01 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.83x = 645.01 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.83x = 254,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,765.06/429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.71

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