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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.87, 593.68 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.87, 593.68 and 395.48 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.87 : 593.68 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.87/593.68 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.87x = 593.68 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.87x = 234,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,786.59/430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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