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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.39, 593.13 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.39, 593.13 and 395.47 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.39 : 593.13 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.39/593.13 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.39x = 593.13 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.39x = 234,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,565.12/430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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