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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 644.72 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 644.72 and 394.10 is: 590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 644.72 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/644.72 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 644.72 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 254,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,084.15/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.18

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