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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.43, 644.52 and 394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.43, 644.52 and 394.79 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.43 : 644.52 = 394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.43/644.52 = 394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.43x = 644.52 × 394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.43x = 254,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,450.05/430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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