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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 647.66 and 430.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 647.66 and 430.67 is: 593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 647.66 = 430.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/647.66 = 430.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 647.66 × 430.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 278,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,925.57/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.60

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