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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 642.98 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 642.98 and 398.61 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 642.98 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/642.98 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 642.98 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 256,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,300.54/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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