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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 646.36 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 646.36 and 394.32 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 646.36 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/646.36 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 646.36 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 254,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,872.68/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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