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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.36 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.36 and 396.04 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.36 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.36 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.36 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 255,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,588.37/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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