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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.99, 646.05 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.99, 646.05 and 396.39 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.99 : 646.05 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.99/646.05 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.99x = 646.05 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.99x = 256,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,089.30/430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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