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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 645.35 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 645.35 and 396.30 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 645.35 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/645.35 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 645.35 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 255,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,750.22/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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