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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.48 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.48 and 392.56 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.48 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.48 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.48 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 253,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,389.63/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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