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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.97, 646.64 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.97, 646.64 and 396.93 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.97 : 646.64 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.97/646.64 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.97x = 646.64 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.97x = 256,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,670.82/430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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