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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.85, 642.67 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.85, 642.67 and 395.47 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.85 : 642.67 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.85/642.67 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.85x = 642.67 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.85x = 254,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,156.70/430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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