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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 645.14 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 645.14 and 395.93 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 645.14 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/645.14 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 645.14 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 255,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,430.28/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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